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Shrimp vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Omelette

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Omelette is richer in Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 41% higher.
  • Shrimp has 6 times more Copper than Omelette. While Shrimp has 0.379mg of Copper, Omelette has only 0.063mg.
  • Shrimp has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
Shrimp
8
:
2
Omelette
Omelette
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.5%
Contains more Copper +501.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +190.2%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Omelette
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +254.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +121.4%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.5%
Contains more Copper +501.6%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Iron +190.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
:
12
Omelette
Omelette
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Omelette
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Omelette
Omelette
Contains more Protein +126.9%
Contains more Other +21%
Contains more Fats +4064.3%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Equal in Water - 76.13
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Omelette
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +126.9%
Contains more Other +21%
Contains more Fats +4064.3%
Contains more Carbs +220%
Equal in Water - 76.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Omelette
Omelette
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9989.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3332.9%
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Omelette
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9989.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3332.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Omelette
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0.64g Omelette
Protein 23.98g 10.57g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 0.2g 0.64g Omelette
Calories 99kcal 154kcal Omelette
Sugar 0.31g Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 48mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 1.48mg Omelette
Magnesium 39mg 11mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 167mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 117mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 155mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 1.09mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.063mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.024mg Shrimp
Selenium 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg Omelette
Vitamin B5 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 189mg 313mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.709g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 3.319g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.712g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.015g Omelette
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Omelette
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Shrimp
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.263g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.